St. George officials believe it's good investment in economy

11:29 PM,
Oct. 14, 2012

Sunbrook Golf Club in St. George is one of four city-owned courses.

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St. George continues to subsidize city-owned golf courses as a result of falling revenue, but officials say the courses are compensating for their decreased revenues by continuing to drive the economy in tourism business.

"Golf does put people in hotels in St. George, and it does put people in restaurants," Assistant to the City Manager Marc Mortensen said Thursday. "Is it worth the return on investment in our golf courses? Obviously the mayor and city council believe it is. Otherwise they wouldn't be subsidizing it on an annual basis."